Performers Needed for "Hairspray" the Musical
"Hairspray" the musical needs cast. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See more info below. About the project: Synopsis: The 1950s are out, and change is in the air! Hairspray, winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, is a family-friendly musical, piled bouffant-high with laughter, romance and deliriously tuneful songs. It's 1962 in Baltimore, and the lovable plus-size teen, Tracy Turnblad, has only one desire – to dance on the popular "Corny Collins Show." When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star. She must use her newfound power to dethrone the reigning Teen Queen, win the affections of heartthrob, Link Larkin, and integrate a TV network... all without denting her 'do! Rate: Non paid. Additional info: Directors ask that you come to auditions with a song that best shows off your vocals range. They ask that YOU DO NOT sing from the show! There will be an accompanist available for auditions, if you do not have sheet music, you can sing from a karaoke track, they will have a blue-tooth device available for you. PLEASE DO NOT SING ACAPPELLA! Callbacks will be on January 4th starting at 4:00 PM (invitation only). Rehearsal schedule will be as follows: Monday-Thursdays 6:30-9:30 PM @ Sundays 3:00-7:00 PM. Tech week for this show is March 2nd-10th, 2026. YOU MUST BE AVAILABLE ALL TECH WEEK TO BE CONSIDERED FOR A ROLE. Show dates: March 12th - 29th, 2026. If you are interested, please apply.
19 roles
Our story's unsuspecting protagonist. Confident, talented, and incredibly determined. A romantic with a good heart and desire to cut up the dance floor. Always on top of the latest trends. Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: G3
The charismatic host of The Corny Collins Show. Good looking and smooth talking, he is a genuinely nice guy both on and off camera. Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: D3
Tracy's big and blonde mother. She is a working housewife who has lost her confidence and dream to be a plus-size clothing designer. Boisterous and commanding. Played by a man in drag. Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: F3
Tracy's best friend and dorky sidekick. Not the brightest girl, but she has good intentions. Bursting to get free of her mother's dominating control, she falls for Seaweed with childlike curiosity. Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: A3
Amber's mother and the director of The Corny Collins Show. She is a devious taskmaster and snobby racist. The former Miss Baltimore Crabs will go to any length to ensure her daughter is the next big thing. Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: G3
Link's girlfriend and Tracy's nemesis. She is pretty, thin, shallow, snobby, and racist. Can't dance but is expected to win Miss Baltimore Hairspray. Always feels the need to be the center of attention. Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: A3
The star heartthrob on The Corny Collins Show. He is extremely attractive and talented. Hoping to get his big break with a recording contract, he unexpectedly falls for Tracy. Vocal range top: A5 Vocal range bottom: G3
Tracy's classmate and friend, who is discriminated against due to his skin color. He is cocky but surprisingly lovable. Talented in song and dance. He falls for Penny. Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: F3
Seaweed and Little Inez's mother, she also appears as the Guest DJ on The Corny Collins Show’s monthly “Negro Day.” Big, blonde, beautiful and proud of it. Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: F3
Tracy's simple-minded and kind father. He owns a joke shop and supports his daughter in spite of everything else. He also loves his wife, Edna, very much. Vocal range top: A5 Vocal range bottom: A3
Penny's strict mother. Very conservative, controlling, and closed minded. Vocal range top: B4 Vocal range bottom: D4
The eccentric owner of a Lady’s Clothing Store in Baltimore and Tracy’s sponsor. Vocal range top: E4 Vocal range bottom: B2
The Dynamites: (Judine, Kamilah, and Shayna). A female singing trio inspired by the real-life Supremes. They are star performers on The Corny Collins Show’s “Negro Day” show and are featured in a number of songs including “Welcome to the 60s” and “Without Love.” Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: G3
The Dynamites: (Judine, Kamilah, and Shayna). A female singing trio inspired by the real-life Supremes. They are star performers on The Corny Collins Show’s “Negro Day” show and are featured in a number of songs including “Welcome to the 60s” and “Without Love.” Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: G3
The Dynamites: (Judine, Kamilah, and Shayna). A female singing trio inspired by the real-life Supremes. They are star performers on The Corny Collins Show’s “Negro Day” show and are featured in a number of songs including “Welcome to the 60s” and “Without Love.” Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: G3
Baltimore ensemble: other citizens of Baltimore. They play a wide variety of characters to help bring the city to life on stage. 4 to 8 people.
Baltimore ensemble: other citizens of Baltimore. They play a wide variety of characters to help bring the city to life on stage. 4 to 8 people.
Baltimore ensemble: other citizens of Baltimore. They play a wide variety of characters to help bring the city to life on stage. 4 to 8 people.
Baltimore ensemble: other citizens of Baltimore. They play a wide variety of characters to help bring the city to life on stage. 4 to 8 people.
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